Councils

The SNP are looking to defend a number of seats in council by-elections across Scotland

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SNP bid to defend seats as five by-elections take place in councils across Scotland

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

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Two Scottish councils call on UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cut

Six councillors on Newcastle City Council have quit the Labour Party

Six councillors on Newcastle City Council have quit the Labour Party

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Six councillors, including former leader, quit Labour Party

Scotland is one of the most centralised nations in Europe, writes Lesley Riddoch

Scotland is one of the most centralised nations in Europe, writes Lesley Riddoch

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Lesley Riddoch: The lessons Scotland can learn from Iceland

Strike action in schools has targeted the First Minister's constituency over the next two weeks

Strike action in schools has targeted the First Minister's constituency over the next two weeks

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Shona Robison says 'no more money' available for local government pay

This year’s Scottish Budget will be unlike any other in the past decade

This year’s Scottish Budget will be unlike any other in the past decade

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Ellie Gomersall: Scottish Greens must push for better deal for councils in Budget

Despite the meeting being held in Scotland, no local government representatives from Scotland have been invited

Despite the meeting being held in Scotland, no local government representatives from Scotland have been invited

City of Edinburgh Council

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‘Second-class citizens’: Edinburgh councillors on UK's nations and regions meeting

Lesley Riddoch was speaking at a fringe event at the SNP conference in Edinburgh

Lesley Riddoch was speaking at a fringe event at the SNP conference in Edinburgh

25 years of devolution

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'Devolution should extend to Scotland's councils', Lesley Riddoch tells SNP members

The First Minister previously declined to comment on the possibility of providing additional money

The First Minister previously declined to comment on the possibility of providing additional money

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Council leaders to ask Scottish Government for more money to avoid bin strikes

The union said the latest offer put 'absolutely no more money on the table'

The union said the latest offer put 'absolutely no more money on the table'

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Bin strikes on as council waste workers reject latest pay offer

The provost was accused of being a 'verbal bully' by a fellow councillor

The provost was accused of being a 'verbal bully' by a fellow councillor

Scottish provost resigns after footage emerges of him 'bullying' councillor

One third of newly-elected MPs from Scottish Labour, the SNP and the Scottish LibDems are current councillors

One third of newly-elected MPs from Scottish Labour, the SNP and the Scottish LibDems are current councillors

One-third of MPs in Scotland are currently councillors – see the full list

Unison has said the offer reflects a 'real-terms pay cut'

Unison has said the offer reflects a 'real-terms pay cut'

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'Miles away': Council workers in Scotland could go on strike over pay

The new report from Audit Scotland found a half-a-billion pounds funding gap in local councils

The new report from Audit Scotland found a half-a-billion pounds funding gap in local councils

Scottish councils facing multi-million pound funding gap after council tax freeze

Low Emission Zones in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee will join the existing scheme in Glasgow

Low Emission Zones in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee will join the existing scheme in Glasgow

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Everything you need to know about Scotland's new Low Emission Zones

Roz Foyer, general secretary of the STUC, said councils were on the brink of collapse as a result of government cuts

Roz Foyer, general secretary of the STUC, said councils were on the brink of collapse as a result of government cuts

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Scotland's local authorities are on the 'brink of collapse', warns trade union boss

Councillor Ann Ross announced her resignation from the Tories during the council's budget meeting

Councillor Ann Ross announced her resignation from the Tories during the council's budget meeting

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Conservative councillor quits party during Aberdeenshire budget meeting

Scottish local authorities spent more than £13 million each on average on energy bills

Scottish local authorities spent more than £13 million each on average on energy bills

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Scottish council revealed as third biggest energy spender in whole of UK

Finance Secretary outlines the Scottish Budget in Parliament earlier this month

Finance Secretary outlines the Scottish Budget in Parliament earlier this month

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Council leaders warn poverty gap will grow without more funding

Less than half of schools in Scotland have a defibrillator

Less than half of schools in Scotland have a defibrillator

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Less than half of Scotland’s schools have a defibrillator

A closed session was held at Aberdeen Sheriff Court

A closed session was held at Aberdeen Sheriff Court

Aberdeen City Council

Scottish council employee accused of embezzling more than £1 million

The figures were released on the same day the Scottish Government is due to announce the Scottish Budget

The figures were released on the same day the Scottish Government is due to announce the Scottish Budget

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North Lanarkshire ranked 'most broken' among Scottish local authorities

Ben Houchen (left) and Simon Clarke have written to the Government after raising concerns about the council

Ben Houchen (left) and Simon Clarke have written to the Government after raising concerns about the council

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Conservative mayor asks UK Government to take back control of council

Every council said it had planned to increase council tax before the Scottish Government announced a freeze

Every council said it had planned to increase council tax before the Scottish Government announced a freeze

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Nearly a quarter of Scottish councils warn of bankruptcy amid cuts to services

Councils in Scotland are being handed new powers to fine drivers for parking on pavements

Councils in Scotland are being handed new powers to fine drivers for parking on pavements

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How will £100 fines for pavement parking be enforced in your area?

New powers are being introduced in Scotland which mean drivers could face fines up of to £100 for parking on the pavement

New powers are being introduced in Scotland which mean drivers could face fines up of to £100 for parking on the pavement

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How pavement parking ban will vary across Scotland as £100 fine powers begin

The freeze was announced by Humza Yousaf in October, but local services are at risk

The freeze was announced by Humza Yousaf in October, but local services are at risk

Is a council tax freeze wise when it could lead to bankruptcies?

Cosla said councils need almost £14.4 billion in the 2024-25 budget to “stand still”.

Cosla said councils need almost £14.4 billion in the 2024-25 budget to “stand still”.

Cosla warns essential services 'will cease' in funding pleas ahead of Scottish Budget

Pollok Park belongs to the people of Glasgow, but this did not prevent a motorway from being built through it. Photograph: Jamie Simpson

Pollok Park belongs to the people of Glasgow, but this did not prevent a motorway from being built through it. Photograph: Jamie Simpson

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Definition of democracy is decisions being made at the lowest possible level

The Highland Council faced backlash after its decision to ban bouncy castles

The Highland Council faced backlash after its decision to ban bouncy castles

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Scottish council U-turns on decision to ban bouncy castles after backlash

Sturgeon told Douglas Ross to take “guidance” from his predecessor Ruth Davidson on asking “gotcha” questions over whether a trans person is a man or a woman.

Sturgeon told Douglas Ross to take “guidance” from his predecessor Ruth Davidson on asking “gotcha” questions over whether a trans person is a man or a woman.

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FM tells Douglas Ross to take tips from Ruth Davidson on 'gotcha' trans question

Roz Foyer will be among the speakers at a meeting at Clydebank Town Hall later this month

Roz Foyer will be among the speakers at a meeting at Clydebank Town Hall later this month

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Are our councils on the side of the workers, or the tax-dodging elite?

A basic salary of around £25,000 would encourage a greater diversity of local election candidates

A basic salary of around £25,000 would encourage a greater diversity of local election candidates

Paying councillors the living wage would improve local democracy

Councils have announced bin closures will be affected on the day of the Queen's funeral

Councils have announced bin closures will be affected on the day of the Queen's funeral

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What will shut in Scotland on the day of the Queen’s funeral? – See the full list

Very few of Scotland's 32 councils has achieved gender balance in the top roles

Very few of Scotland's 32 councils has achieved gender balance in the top roles

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REVEALED: How women are sidelined for top council roles across Scotland

Almost 10,000 Scottish council workers could go on strike this summer

Almost 10,000 Scottish council workers could go on strike this summer

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Strike action 'inevitable' for Scottish councils if pay dispute not resolved

When you vote for your local councillors, you're voting for people who can forward your views and concerns to council bosses

When you vote for your local councillors, you're voting for people who can forward your views and concerns to council bosses

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What does my local councillor do? Your questions answered ...

Election staff from City of Edinburgh Council deliver signage and ballot boxes to a polling station in 2017/PA Media

Election staff from City of Edinburgh Council deliver signage and ballot boxes to a polling station in 2017/PA Media

What are the local council elections 2022?

Councils are responsible for running day-to-day services such as collecting waste and resurfacing roads, but they're also in charge of running schools, nurseries and leisure centres

Councils are responsible for running day-to-day services such as collecting waste and resurfacing roads, but they're also in charge of running schools, nurseries and leisure centres

What does my council do? Your questions answered ...

Many candidates in the council elections have been automatically elected because their wards are uncontested

Many candidates in the council elections have been automatically elected because their wards are uncontested

Local elections

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Dozens of councillors automatically elected in unopposed wards

Lothian Pension Fund invests in the US-based manufacturer of cladding which was found to be the chief cause of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire

Lothian Pension Fund invests in the US-based manufacturer of cladding which was found to be the chief cause of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire

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Shock as Scottish pension fund linked to Grenfell cladding firm

Gordon Murray said he was hurt by the comment from Norman 'Norrie' MacDonald (inset)

Gordon Murray said he was hurt by the comment from Norman 'Norrie' MacDonald (inset)

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'Inoperable ulcer': Council row erupts over offensive 'mud throwing' in castle battle

Interactive map: The 13 Scottish areas with record-high Covid cases

Interactive map: The 13 Scottish areas with record-high Covid cases

INTERACTIVE MAP

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Interactive map: The 13 Scottish areas with record-high Covid cases

Some councillors can't 'afford to run for re-election', SNP conference hears

Some councillors can't 'afford to run for re-election', SNP conference hears

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Some councillors can't 'afford to run for re-election', SNP conference hears

There were complaints about the Saltire flagpole's 'adverse impact on visual amenity'

There were complaints about the Saltire flagpole's 'adverse impact on visual amenity'

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Furious neighbours complain to council about man's 'unsightly' Saltire flagpole